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Shame derives its power from being unspeakable...If we speak shame, it begins to wither. Just the way exposure to light was deadly for the gremlins, language and story bring light to shame and destroy it.

Brené Brown

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Brené Brown
Age: 59
Born: 1965
Born: November 18
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